Good review and much appreciated. Have been toying with which tent to take on a canoeing exped with Simon (ABITWs) etc in Aug. I have the CP2 but unopened. I think you’ve swung it as I’ll need a space for escaping the midge swarms for extended periods so need an area to read etc. Cheers.
I have two of these tents. No complaints at all. Been great in use. For one person the two man has loads of space and its super comfortable. I bought in China. Just 60 pounds each. I dont think you can go wrong with this tent wven at the Uk price. A real bargain. Nature hike dimpled mats are superb as well. Get the 2.5cm. Evn on concrete they are comfortable to sleep on.
Mine has just landed today. 2 days from purchase to receiving. Breaking her straight in in the Lakes this weekend for back to back wildies over bank holiday weekend. Can't wait!
ive got 2 cloud up 1 tents for me and my dad, but sending one back for this peak 2 as the old man wants more room, but our idea is to use this to eat and chill in then i go in my cloud 1 for sleep - planning on doing some multi day hikes in the future so will definelty take this over the cloud 1 due to space and as you said nice to take shelter in in extreme weathers
Great review! I've seen a few videos reviewing and using these. It does look like an awesome tent, and I'm tempted 😬It's just the weight of it that's holding me back. I have a Cloud Up 2 that I love but it's only really suitable for 3 season use. I'll keep searching for a bit then probably end up buying one anyway 😆
I love my Cloud Up 1 but I wouldn't want to get stuck in it if it was raining all evening. This is completely different. Although maybe not a true 4 season tent it's definitely a 3+ or 3-4 season tent. 2.5kg isn't too bad considering the size and weather protection. More Protection = More Weight, just look at Hillebergs. I can't really talk about weight anyway because I usually carry a load of beers with me 😂 I love this tent though and would definitely recommend it 👍
@@BackpackingUK I've slept in the cloudUP2 in severe typhoons and 10 days of continuous extreme rain, water is NOT an issue for that tent, it does have some other weak points but it's low weight is a winning factor for many.
I love this tent but I wouldn't take up a mountain . But for where I pitchbis perfect. This is my favourite tent for the warmer months. Thanx for the honest review.
just pitched my new CP2 and it looks like they`ve changed the inner zip design , it`s an oval one piece "up n over" now with toggles on the bottom because the door rolls downwards , they`ve ditched the T-shaped idea , great review!!
I changed my pegs for longer and thicker ones . great review.. I love this tent. glad I have night and used it in the wind and rain. Not safe enough for up a mountain. didn't budge in 35mph winds. to get in and lut in the rain open the doors from.the top down. great review. well done dude.
Thanks for sharing. I was actually thinking of getting a handful of longer pegs to mix in with the smaller ones. My mate did this too with his Mongar 2 tent and it works well.
Great video mate. Definitely going to pick one of these up. I love my oex Phoxx 2 but if it’s raining and I have to pitch, stuffs getting soaked. Need another option and this seems to be just that 👍
Lovely, all around project, design, great style and visible materials' quality and craftsmanship. Army green is superb. It is already in my shopping list too. (Brazil)
Bear in mind the top cap goes a certain way round as the tent tapers at one end...ive marked mine with adab of permenant pen on the narrower end to make it easier to find.. good review
Good review. Thanks for sharing Andy. I’ve had mine for a few weeks now… Can’t wait to get it out for a wild camp weekend. Would be good to see you on a wild camp with it to get your further comments. Cheers Mark
Great little tent. I got mine from Ali Express in Jan this year and cost £114 but then paid £26 I think to dhl for import tax. It took 5 days from ordering to arriving. You just have to be lucky with the price as they go up and down all the time.
Thanks for sharing. It looks like everyone’s experience of AliExpress is a little different. Great tent though whatever you pay and whatever time it takes. Main thing is you got one!
Bargain, just hope you don't have to wait over 2 months like Dave 😬 As I said, buying off AliExpress is a bit of a lottery, some you win, some you lose. Good luck!
@@BackpackingUK I don't mind, I don't need it until end of August anyway. I've been using a 5 man family tent for camping and it weighs 10kg haha too heavy! I think when I get this cloudpeak 2 I'll want to get out more! Great channel BTW I've subbed! 👍🏽
Hi mate, would you recommend the Peak 2 or the Up 2? I plan on solo hiking so would like to keep weight to a minimum. However, I also don’t want to feel cramped. My worry is that the Up2 will be too small and the Peak2 too big&heavy… but I also like the fact the peak 2 side opens… I can’t decide!!!
Thanks Paul. I think it’s that fact you can get a Hilleberg / MSR / Big Agnes design for budget money that’s the appeal. In fairness, the Naturehike tents are nicely made and are light too.
Thank you for the review. I am looking for a lightweight 2 person tent to use whilst touring on my motorcycle. I am yet to decide between the Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 or the Cloud Up 2. Want something which is lightweight, packs up small and reliable for at least 3 season adventures.
Nice tent but I still prefer my wild country Trisar 2D by Terra Nova it has the height and can be opened at both ends great for if the wind changes direction and in summer to let plenty of air in..think this might be slightly lighter though.
Does anyone know the actual (not guessed) diameter of the poles? One blog claimed they are only 7mm, which is ridiculously thin for a tent like this. If anything I would suspect they might be the standard 7.9mm (which is still thin), but I know people are upgrading to after market 8.5mm or 9.5mm poles. Thanks.
Brilliant review mate, that’s my next tent for sure! Currently using the vango banshee 200 and I do love it but it’s definitely not a 2 man tent! And could do with more headspace and a bigger vestibule ATB Mark
The door has changed, I got the new model that just has a big arched zip all the way on the top, no zipper on the bottom. So if you open it all the way, the door part falls down and you can roll it up and there's straps to hold it inside the tent. Not sure if improvement, I think probably not.
@@BackpackingUK No it is not. Went tenting yesterday, started to really annoy me actually. When there's no zip in the bottom, you have to open the door pretty wide or you need to climb over the bottom part. If there was a bottom zip, you could just open that and some of the side, you could crawl out.
@@kke Yeah I just got mine today and this annoyed me. Watching this vid though I'm not sure it matters a huge amount as you have to mostly fully open the door to get out anyway. Not an improvement but probably not a deal breaker.
The door zip is similar to the Star River's one. To me, it is an improvement as there is no gap at the junction of the zippers. I left some snacks inside and in the morning there was a "colony" of ants that came through that tinny gap - with the new version that's not a problem anymore. There is also the improvement with the clips which fix the poles more sturdy. The con of the new version (2021) is really tinny pegs which are useless for the "soft" ground terrain. The ropes of the new version are also very tiny and stealth - not visible in the dark. I have compared the material and the older version is with the nicer-smooth touch - it seems like a different material, I am not even sure it is nylon... need to ask the expert in case it is polyester (it is "original" bought from Naturehike store).
I enjoyed that review a lot, I could tell from your enthusiasm that you really rate it, silly question but is it better than the OEX Jackal 11?? Subscribed
I think the Cloud Peak 2 is better and I think it’s worth paying the extra. Personally, I prefer free-standing tents. They’re easier to pitch and you can move them around if you not 100% happy with the exact location. The Cloud Peak 2 has 2 doors and 2 vestibules too plus it’s about 0.5kg lighter. It’s not as weather proof, but I’d still say it’s a 3+ season tent.
It is a really good tent mate! I love mind and did a comparison with the allak 2 and I think you are better off getting the naturehike and saving the money to spend on other bits. Nice review 👌 thanks for sharing 👍Rob
Another Day Another, I wrote under your video a question about the diameter of the poles of the Cloud Peak 2 tent, remember? You answered 7.5 mm, maybe 8 mm, but definitely not 8.5 mm. I asked this question again from the author of this channel and he replied that the poles are 8.5 mm on his caliper. Tell me honestly, you do not know how to measure volume or did you not measure at all? This could seriously affect my choice of tent.
I agree with you about it being a good tent for its price but its not accurate and unfair to the staff at hilleberg to say that the main difference is price between this and the Allak, they are both made from diffrent materials and manufacturing processes
The main difference is the price though. Yes, there are lots of other differences but by far the price is eye-wateringly different. Just so you know, my dream tents are the Soulo and Allak 2 so I’m a massive fan of Hilleberg. Their tents are far more superior in every way (and weigh much more for it!). They’re not doing too bad anyway, you can’t get a Hilleberg until 2022!!! I don’t think Naturehike worries them one bit.
Hi, thanks for all your videos - they've been so helpful for my research as I look to buy my first tent for hiking/general camping. I think I'm leaning more towards this one now...reasonably spacious and with a decent vestibule. Apart from the weight difference in the colours - is there one colour that is better for a tent to be e.g. conserves heat more?
You can't really go wrong with this tent, I love it! As for colours, this only comes in green (20d) or a slightly light blue version (thinner 15d fabric). Personally I would go green.
Good review mate I'm hopefully getting one next month, just a couple of questions about what you mention to what I've seen in other reviews, you mention the spare pegs and guy ropes, are these actually spare as to me they just look like the supplied guy ropes and pegs that you need and get with any tent or is this another set on top of the ones supplied ? And lastly probably more a observation than question but you mention it being a 4 season tent, it maybe marketed as that but it's strictly not it's more a 3 season tent, a true 4 season tent wouldn't have all that mesh on the inner and the outer fly would reach all the way to the ground , but depending on where your camping and what the conditions and temps are like you could definitely use it all year round here in the uk, sounds like I'm criticising lol but honest I'm not, think your vids are great and very informative I even went and bought the eurohike 65 backpack after watching your vid and for 20 quid it's a bargain, it's ideal for a overnighter and as a day bag which is mainly what I use it for, anyway I'm going off on a tangent and rambling on (No pun intended lol) so thanks for the vids and keep em coming 👍😉
It’s definitely a 3-4 season or 3+ season tent. Never a strict 4 season. However, I think the fly comes down pretty low to the ground and the solid mesh does go quite high. Problem with a proper 4 season tent is that they can become just a winter tent because of the poor ventilation and condensation. I could of jumped on the same bandwagon as other reviews, but I didn’t think it was fair really. It’s a super tent! Just got to be realistic for the price, it’s never ever going to compete with a Allak 2.
Great video, very helpful. This does like like a really good tent for the money. My only concern is pitching in the wet. At the top of the outer tent itself there's a lighter patch right at the top, which will be covered by the smaller panel. Is this patch breathable mesh or is it waterproof? Thanks.
There's a vent at the top which is mesh. It isn't waterproof but the canopy covers it in full. Unless it's absolutely torrential, there's little chance of getting the inner wet when pitching.
Hiya I love your videos - I’m new to camping (campsite mainly) - I do lots bike-packing with my folding bike - I’m looking for a tent to fit my bike in - there are two tent that I like but can’t decide which one either naturehike cloud peak 2 tent or oex coyote 3 (which is roomy) which one would you recommend thank you and keep up making great videos 👍😊
Is that inter part of the tent all mesh at the top ? Does the inter part have zip up windows to close off the mesh so its all tent material on the inside . Its its all mesh on the inter part what keeps the cold air from coming into the tent ? I'm wanting a inter tent that allows you to zip up over a mesh window so If I want a solid closed inside I can zip it up and if I want mesh I just unzip it .
They went from the awesome t-shaped door (this model) do a much smaller door that folds down. You can still but these online as I've recently seen these t-shape models on ebay.
Would you say it's the best two man tent in that price bracket? I'm looking for a tent for me and my dog and this looks fantastic. Good informative review as well, keep it up!
That’s a tough one. Personally, I think Naturehike tents are excellent. For me they are the best balance of weight, design, quality and value for money. The Cloud Up 2 and Mongar 2 are great 2 man tents too. Both are cheaper. I did a review on the Mongar 2 and the Cloud Up 1 so check them out. All are great tents, just depends on personal preference.
Wild country helm2 or helm compact, roben starlight 2, vango tempest pro 200, banshee Pro 200 to name a few cracking tents around this price range. I currently have the robens starlight 2 it's a solid tent with pre angled poles so less likley to snap in high winds.
This looks like a brilliant tent, but why can’t manufacturers create a 2 person tent with more height so that you can stand up and get changed etc? Say 150 cm?
Terra Nova Laser Space 2 has the height to stand up (I am 5’11”) but it weighs 3.3kg, sadly no longer manufactured but it meets my wife’s requirement to be able to stand up and removed her last “Not going backpacking” argument at a stroke!
Hi. Great video. I have a doubt which couldn't really find the answer. Is it possible to pitch only the inner tent without the fly? Seems like the inner tent hangs on the fly which means you could fast pitch only the fly but not really only using inner tent right?
hi, I've been looking at the models you recommended, I'm in doubt between cloud peak 2 and nebula 2, do you think it's worth the nebula 2 that is cheaper, or the fact that cloud peak uses 3 sticks makes it more wind resistant And is it worth paying more for it?
2 people yes. However, at your height you’re probably always going to be at the max. end of the scale on most backpacking tents. The Cloud Peak 2 is very spacious though so I think you’d be ok.
enyone who compares this to a Hillaberg Allak in terms of quality needs their head examined , they are roughly the same shape and have three poles and that's it quality and strengthwise they are worlds apart, nature hike tents represent top bang for your buck , I spent a night above paterdale in a full on gale in a nature hike single poled Targa 2 and a second night on a camp site where five tents were destroyed trees and power lines brought down again the Targa 2 survived without a scratch so nature hike tents are well built indeed I have just bought a cloud peak 2 but they are no Hilleburg
People don't understand the differences between the two and therefore many Hilleberg owners think everything else is rubbish, and likewise if you own a budget brand tent, Hilleberg's are overrated and a rip off. I try and help people understand both ways.
Most of the ‘top class’ tents are just sold on the same basis as expensive cars, it is an ’aspiration’. No problem if you have the money, but most people don’t. I have hiked and camped for 50 years and owned many different tents, and as long as you avoid the obvious rubbish ones, I have never found any difference between them. It has more to do with how carefully you pitch them. Indeed I was camping over 35 yrs ago in Cornwall and a storm struck. Nearly all the tents on site were destroyed, and a caravan on its side (no one in). My tent was perfectly OK and we went on to camp for another week along the south coast of Cornwall.
Tents are simple things that are over engineered for greed. I like the way the Chinese do business. They give you just enough quality for the right price with some overkill for UK use.
Great video. I’ve narrowed down my search to this or the Vango Orion 200. Do you have any thoughts? One thing I haven’t seen any reviews mention is the standards. EU standards for fire retardant fabrics and that sort of thing. Does the nature hike meet any of them?
Mate I've got the Vango Orion 200 great tent it's bullet proof easy to set up and take down especially with the stuff bag it's packed up in... only problem is the head room.... it's a little low but nothing major sometimes it's awkward moving about in but other than that it is sound....
Hi! I am looking for a reasonable priced 3 pax tent under 3,5 kg which is spacious and easy to set up. What would you suggest me to look at, this one? Grateful for any advice.. Greetings from Sweden!☺
They’re both about the same. Huge 1 person tents or reasonable 2 person backpacking tents. Cloud Peak based on Hilleberg and Star River based on Big Agnes.
Firstly, both are great tents. I would say choose the Cloud Peak 2 if you want to use it all year round. If it's nice weather only, I'd probably go for the Mongar 2 as it's cheaper and lighter. Hope this helps!
@@BackpackingUK Hi, thanks I would be looking to buy just one to use it all year round. I was thinking the cloud peak 2 too. Thanks for the advice and for getting back to me, love the channel 👍🏼
I’m a big fan of their tents, I really like their designs. I think it’s quite cheap for a big brand. However, it weighs closer to 2.5kg when you include the pegs, bags and footprint (which is an extra). I wouldn’t really hesitate buying it for that price, just check out a few reviews first 👍
I should have said first time, the Big Agnes Blacktail 2 is closer to the Naturehike Mongar 2 if you would like to compare more like-for-like. The Cloud Peak 2 is quite a different design.
That’s what everyone wants 😂 In all seriousness, it’s hard to get a sub-2kg proper 4 season freestanding tent. Even my MSR Access 2 didn’t cut it. You’d be looking more towards single pole tents like the Tarptent Scarp 1.
I see u r using the oex sleeping bag. I just got the 4 season 400 one. Tbh it is definitely doesnt feel like a four season. Definitely a 3 at most. Have u any experience with the 400?
I’ve got the 2, 3 and 4 season bags. Personally, I just really like them and find them really comfortable. The 4 season is probably more of a 3+ but I’ve got the winter liner to be in there too.
@@BackpackingUK think I'm just used to a big thick snugpak 4 season and a military sleeping bag that I use for cold weather. Everything else seems thin. I will give it a test ASAP. 👍
Gotcha 😉 I was thinking more about their "glamping" style cotton tents, like the Extend 4.8 that I really love.. I wish they'd take ideas from Japan's DOD brand.. it made two versions of their Shonen tent and it's quite the rave.
@@BackpackingUK Thank you! I asked the same question under Another Day Another video, where there was a comparison between Cloud Peak 2 and Hilberg Allack 2 and he answered me that the diameter was 7.5 mm, maybe 8 mm, but definitely not 8.5 mm. Apparently he still did not measure them, unlike you. Thanks again! It was very important to me
Way too many poles to negotiate if you were trying to pitch this in storm conditions in a hurry. Better tents with less poles for the same price on the market😎
Had a few naturehike tents. Mate has this one and the stitching is pretty poor. Wouldn't really trust it in the wind. I think when it comes to these AliExpress tents it's very hit and miss as their quality control is next to non existent. Sometimes you get a good one other items you get a bad one.
£151 from Collins Outdoors: collinsoutdoors.com/collections/naturehike-tents/products/naturehike-cloud-peak-2?ref=8Y74Q7Nt9qD1i Word of warning. I think I got very lucky buying from AliExpress as I know some people who were not so fortunate. If you do decide to buy from them you will be charged VAT on top and then, if you pay over £135, you will be charged UK Duty and then the courier (DHL / FedEx / etc) will charge you a £15-£20 admin fee. It may also take some time for the parcel to arrive. If you want to avoid this, I would suggest buying from Camperlists, at least the price you see is the price you will pay.
Amazon have knocked it down (20% off) to £149.60 for Black Friday, I know that's more than other vendors but it's guaranteed to be with me tomorrow - plus there's peace of mind if something goes wrong...
This is an initial review, similar to an unboxing review. It shows what the tent is like box fresh. Obviously, further reviews will come out in the future.
I enjoy your content immensely, however supporting the NCP 2 which has been cloned by a China is not good. This is in keeping with the way they copy -cheaply- and ignore copyright. This is a massive problem and their goods should not be advertised in this manner.
I understand what you are saying, but like I've said to people before, these chinese tent brands bring top-end tent design to people who would otherwise not be able to afford such a tent. For instance, this tent is based on the Hilleberg Allak 2 which costs approx £1,100. The majority of backpackers would never be able to afford the Allak 2. All I would say is if you have the money do the right thing and buy the original. Personally, I have a mixture of expensive tents and cheap tents.
Every manufacturer copies some features and keeps an eye on what everyone else is developing. People buying cheaper versions makes no difference to the top manufacturers as people would not be shelling out for the expensive one anyway! Andy’s site is brilliant for the ordinary camper.
Who wants a Hilleberg even if they can afford it, condensation issues put me off. This CP2 is superb and good enough for UK camping in all but the stormiest weather.
The design and quality are excellent.
I’ve had mine a week. I also own a Hlleberg Kieron 4 GT and Nallo2 . Even amongst this exalted company, the Nature Hike is a superb tent.
It really is, especially for the money!
Good review and much appreciated. Have been toying with which tent to take on a canoeing exped with Simon (ABITWs) etc in Aug. I have the CP2 but unopened. I think you’ve swung it as I’ll need a space for escaping the midge swarms for extended periods so need an area to read etc. Cheers.
I have two of these tents. No complaints at all. Been great in use. For one person the two man has loads of space and its super comfortable. I bought in China. Just 60 pounds each. I dont think you can go wrong with this tent wven at the Uk price. A real bargain. Nature hike dimpled mats are superb as well. Get the 2.5cm. Evn on concrete they are comfortable to sleep on.
Wow, that's a bargain!
Mine has just landed today. 2 days from purchase to receiving. Breaking her straight in in the Lakes this weekend for back to back wildies over bank holiday weekend. Can't wait!
Did you order from ali express?
ive got 2 cloud up 1 tents for me and my dad, but sending one back for this peak 2 as the old man wants more room, but our idea is to use this to eat and chill in then i go in my cloud 1 for sleep - planning on doing some multi day hikes in the future so will definelty take this over the cloud 1 due to space and as you said nice to take shelter in in extreme weathers
Enjoyed your initial review Andy. Getting close to pressing the button on one for my first tent.
Many thanks,
Peter
This is genuinely an amazing tent, you won’t regret buying one!
This is honestly all you need, i can afford an expensive name brand, but your getting the same product it seems, this tent is great for the cost.
Couldn't agree more!
Great review! I've seen a few videos reviewing and using these. It does look like an awesome tent, and I'm tempted 😬It's just the weight of it that's holding me back. I have a Cloud Up 2 that I love but it's only really suitable for 3 season use. I'll keep searching for a bit then probably end up buying one anyway 😆
I love my Cloud Up 1 but I wouldn't want to get stuck in it if it was raining all evening. This is completely different. Although maybe not a true 4 season tent it's definitely a 3+ or 3-4 season tent. 2.5kg isn't too bad considering the size and weather protection. More Protection = More Weight, just look at Hillebergs. I can't really talk about weight anyway because I usually carry a load of beers with me 😂 I love this tent though and would definitely recommend it 👍
@@BackpackingUK I've slept in the cloudUP2 in severe typhoons and 10 days of continuous extreme rain, water is NOT an issue for that tent, it does have some other weak points but it's low weight is a winning factor for many.
Just get the 15D version of cloud peak 2. It weighs 2.2kg all accessories included. That’s what i got.
@@ryodeo1341 can I ask what weak points you mean?
I think I've brought the wrong tent hence I've just stumbled across this review ..and a good concise one it is ..well done ..subscribed now .
I have seen many reviews of this tent. This by far is the best. Well done.
Thanks so much 🙏
A really good review. Pleasant listening to with clear and concise speech. Informative and through. Fantastic! Subscribed. Keep up the good work. 👍
Thanks 🙏
I love this tent but I wouldn't take up a mountain . But for where I pitchbis perfect. This is my favourite tent for the warmer months. Thanx for the honest review.
I took it up Helvellyn and it was fine up there. Really good tent!
@@BackpackingUK oh nice . . Thanx again.
Great looking tent that Andy. 2.5kg isnt bad either especially for that size..
I think 2.5kg is very reasonable. It's big, packed full of features and it's really sturdy.
Your video has convinced me to buy one, I’m a solo camper and this fits the bill. Thanks
Great choice, you won’t regret it!
I do alot of cycling/camping and have used my trusty banshee 2 man tent but am seriously thinking now of buying this tent,great review .
Cheers 👍 Take a look at my Naturehike Mongar 2 tent review if you do more summer camping. It’s 300-400g lighter and costs less too.
just pitched my new CP2 and it looks like they`ve changed the inner zip design , it`s an oval one piece "up n over" now with toggles on the bottom because the door rolls downwards , they`ve ditched the T-shaped idea , great review!!
That’s a shame, bottom doors are a bit annoying, especially if it’s wet.
I changed my pegs for longer and thicker ones . great review.. I love this tent. glad I have night and used it in the wind and rain. Not safe enough for up a mountain. didn't budge in 35mph winds. to get in and lut in the rain open the doors from.the top down. great review. well done dude.
Thanks for sharing. I was actually thinking of getting a handful of longer pegs to mix in with the smaller ones. My mate did this too with his Mongar 2 tent and it works well.
Lone Wolf 902 on UA-cam just got done with a over nighter his is literally pitched on rock on the mountain in a pretty bad storm. Does amazing
Great video mate. Definitely going to pick one of these up. I love my oex Phoxx 2 but if it’s raining and I have to pitch, stuffs getting soaked. Need another option and this seems to be just that 👍
I’d say so, you can’t really go wrong with this tent!
Lovely, all around project, design, great style and visible materials' quality and craftsmanship. Army green is superb. It is already in my shopping list too.
(Brazil)
I really like this tent, I struggle to fault it for the money.
Bear in mind the top cap goes a certain way round as the tent tapers at one end...ive marked mine with adab of permenant pen on the narrower end to make it easier to find.. good review
I must admit I got it wrong the first time. That’s the most tricky part. Good idea, that would make it quick to put on in the rain.
Love your passion and I can see why this tent is epic! Great for a photography base in bad weather!
This is the 'old' version with the huge door. This is without a doubt the best version, if you're interested try and get an older version first.
A really nice tent for the money Andy - thanks for the review.
It really is! I can't recommend this tent enough.
Thanks Andy, great review - and looks like a great tent - thanks for sharing!
Thanks 👍
Thanks think I’m going to purchase the Cloudpeak 2 great review very informative
You won’t regret it! There’s a link in the description.
Good review. Thanks for sharing Andy. I’ve had mine for a few weeks now… Can’t wait to get it out for a wild camp weekend. Would be good to see you on a wild camp with it to get your further comments. Cheers Mark
I’m actually using it right now but I’m not making a video. I will in the future though, it’s a fantastic tent!
@@BackpackingUK Have a great time Andy…
Great little tent. I got mine from Ali Express in Jan this year and cost £114 but then paid £26 I think to dhl for import tax. It took 5 days from ordering to arriving. You just have to be lucky with the price as they go up and down all the time.
Thanks for sharing. It looks like everyone’s experience of AliExpress is a little different. Great tent though whatever you pay and whatever time it takes. Main thing is you got one!
I’m really pleased with it and to be fair definitely worth whatever you pay for it.
Great tent for the price. Loads of space. Enjoy 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
really useful review. thank you and best wishes with the wild camping.
Thanks! 👍
Waiting for mine to arrive, I paid £140 for mine! So good, can't wait 😃
Bargain, just hope you don't have to wait over 2 months like Dave 😬 As I said, buying off AliExpress is a bit of a lottery, some you win, some you lose. Good luck!
@@BackpackingUK I don't mind, I don't need it until end of August anyway. I've been using a 5 man family tent for camping and it weighs 10kg haha too heavy! I think when I get this cloudpeak 2 I'll want to get out more!
Great channel BTW I've subbed! 👍🏽
Hi mate, would you recommend the Peak 2 or the Up 2? I plan on solo hiking so would like to keep weight to a minimum. However, I also don’t want to feel cramped. My worry is that the Up2 will be too small and the Peak2 too big&heavy… but I also like the fact the peak 2 side opens… I can’t decide!!!
That’s the trade off, space vs weight! Sorry, but only you can decide 😁
Great tent Andy, seems really popular out there at the moment as well. Hope u well, stay safe 🙏 paul
Thanks Paul. I think it’s that fact you can get a Hilleberg / MSR / Big Agnes design for budget money that’s the appeal. In fairness, the Naturehike tents are nicely made and are light too.
Thank you for the review. I am looking for a lightweight 2 person tent to use whilst touring on my motorcycle. I am yet to decide between the Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 or the Cloud Up 2. Want something which is lightweight, packs up small and reliable for at least 3 season adventures.
Cloud Up 2 definitely packs up smaller and is lighter too. The CP2 definitely has a lot more space though.
Nice tent but I still prefer my wild country Trisar 2D by Terra Nova it has the height and can be opened at both ends great for if the wind changes direction and in summer to let plenty of air in..think this might be slightly lighter though.
Does anyone know the actual (not guessed) diameter of the poles? One blog claimed they are only 7mm, which is ridiculously thin for a tent like this. If anything I would suspect they might be the standard 7.9mm (which is still thin), but I know people are upgrading to after market 8.5mm or 9.5mm poles. Thanks.
How to avoid the water coming inside the tent from the top during setup? (Before you put the top fly)
You just need to crack on and pitch it quickly.
Brilliant review mate, that’s my next tent for sure! Currently using the vango banshee 200 and I do love it but it’s definitely not a 2 man tent! And could do with more headspace and a bigger vestibule ATB Mark
If you're interested use the link to get it for £148.
@@BackpackingUK I definitely will! Thankyou
The door has changed, I got the new model that just has a big arched zip all the way on the top, no zipper on the bottom. So if you open it all the way, the door part falls down and you can roll it up and there's straps to hold it inside the tent. Not sure if improvement, I think probably not.
I agree with you, I'm not sure if that is an improvement.
@@BackpackingUK No it is not. Went tenting yesterday, started to really annoy me actually. When there's no zip in the bottom, you have to open the door pretty wide or you need to climb over the bottom part. If there was a bottom zip, you could just open that and some of the side, you could crawl out.
@@kke Yeah I just got mine today and this annoyed me. Watching this vid though I'm not sure it matters a huge amount as you have to mostly fully open the door to get out anyway. Not an improvement but probably not a deal breaker.
The door zip is similar to the Star River's one. To me, it is an improvement as there is no gap at the junction of the zippers. I left some snacks inside and in the morning there was a "colony" of ants that came through that tinny gap - with the new version that's not a problem anymore. There is also the improvement with the clips which fix the poles more sturdy. The con of the new version (2021) is really tinny pegs which are useless for the "soft" ground terrain. The ropes of the new version are also very tiny and stealth - not visible in the dark. I have compared the material and the older version is with the nicer-smooth touch - it seems like a different material, I am not even sure it is nylon... need to ask the expert in case it is polyester (it is "original" bought from Naturehike store).
I enjoyed that review a lot, I could tell from your enthusiasm that you really rate it, silly question but is it better than the OEX Jackal 11?? Subscribed
I think the Cloud Peak 2 is better and I think it’s worth paying the extra. Personally, I prefer free-standing tents. They’re easier to pitch and you can move them around if you not 100% happy with the exact location. The Cloud Peak 2 has 2 doors and 2 vestibules too plus it’s about 0.5kg lighter. It’s not as weather proof, but I’d still say it’s a 3+ season tent.
@@BackpackingUK hanks very much for the valuable info, it's much appreciated
It is a really good tent mate! I love mind and did a comparison with the allak 2 and I think you are better off getting the naturehike and saving the money to spend on other bits.
Nice review 👌 thanks for sharing 👍Rob
I watched your video Rob 😁 Got to admit, I’d still love a Soulo or Allak 2 but I don’t think I could ever justify it.
@@BackpackingUK Thank you! No I definitely couldn't pay that amount for a tent haha Plus they are heavy.
Will stick to my Naturehike for now haha 😄 👍
Another Day Another, I wrote under your video a question about the diameter of the poles of the Cloud Peak 2 tent, remember? You answered 7.5 mm, maybe 8 mm, but definitely not 8.5 mm. I asked this question again from the author of this channel and he replied that the poles are 8.5 mm on his caliper. Tell me honestly, you do not know how to measure volume or did you not measure at all? This could seriously affect my choice of tent.
@@Il_II_lI Tell me honestly, do you not know the difference between volume and diameter?😂
Awesome review mate, cheers 👍
Thanks Tom 👍
brilliant review thanks for sharing!
No worries 👍
I agree with you about it being a good tent for its price but its not accurate and unfair to the staff at hilleberg to say that the main difference is price between this and the Allak, they are both made from diffrent materials and manufacturing processes
The main difference is the price though. Yes, there are lots of other differences but by far the price is eye-wateringly different. Just so you know, my dream tents are the Soulo and Allak 2 so I’m a massive fan of Hilleberg. Their tents are far more superior in every way (and weigh much more for it!). They’re not doing too bad anyway, you can’t get a Hilleberg until 2022!!! I don’t think Naturehike worries them one bit.
@@BackpackingUK incase your want a soulo, they are actually back in stock at taunton leisure
@@BackpackingUK also Nordic outdoor have the Sand colour Soulo in stock which is usually the hardest colour to get
Green too 😍 That’s my No.1 dream tent. I’ll sleep on it 😁 thanks for the heads up 👍
Great review as always, Andy. What do you think: Cloud Peak 2 or Star River 2? Been undecided...
I love the CP2!
Looks like a great bargain of a tent. 👌👍
It really is!
Hi, thanks for all your videos - they've been so helpful for my research as I look to buy my first tent for hiking/general camping. I think I'm leaning more towards this one now...reasonably spacious and with a decent vestibule.
Apart from the weight difference in the colours - is there one colour that is better for a tent to be e.g. conserves heat more?
You can't really go wrong with this tent, I love it! As for colours, this only comes in green (20d) or a slightly light blue version (thinner 15d fabric). Personally I would go green.
@@BackpackingUK ah yes I think I was confusing it with a different Naturehike tent. Anyhow, I have gone for this one so thanks for the review!
Not a true 4 season because the inner has mesh on top I am looking for something like this with no mesh
Agreed, it’s more of a 3+ season tent. The only problem with zero mesh is you will get condensation.
@@BackpackingUK I understand that but at -15 I would not won’t the wind blowing in
Good review mate I'm hopefully getting one next month, just a couple of questions about what you mention to what I've seen in other reviews, you mention the spare pegs and guy ropes, are these actually spare as to me they just look like the supplied guy ropes and pegs that you need and get with any tent or is this another set on top of the ones supplied ? And lastly probably more a observation than question but you mention it being a 4 season tent, it maybe marketed as that but it's strictly not it's more a 3 season tent, a true 4 season tent wouldn't have all that mesh on the inner and the outer fly would reach all the way to the ground , but depending on where your camping and what the conditions and temps are like you could definitely use it all year round here in the uk, sounds like I'm criticising lol but honest I'm not, think your vids are great and very informative I even went and bought the eurohike 65 backpack after watching your vid and for 20 quid it's a bargain, it's ideal for a overnighter and as a day bag which is mainly what I use it for, anyway I'm going off on a tangent and rambling on (No pun intended lol) so thanks for the vids and keep em coming 👍😉
It’s definitely a 3-4 season or 3+ season tent. Never a strict 4 season. However, I think the fly comes down pretty low to the ground and the solid mesh does go quite high. Problem with a proper 4 season tent is that they can become just a winter tent because of the poor ventilation and condensation. I could of jumped on the same bandwagon as other reviews, but I didn’t think it was fair really. It’s a super tent! Just got to be realistic for the price, it’s never ever going to compete with a Allak 2.
@@BackpackingUK yep I agree with all that mate, and as you say for the price you really can't complain about anything 👍👍
Great video, very helpful. This does like like a really good tent for the money. My only concern is pitching in the wet. At the top of the outer tent itself there's a lighter patch right at the top, which will be covered by the smaller panel. Is this patch breathable mesh or is it waterproof? Thanks.
There's a vent at the top which is mesh. It isn't waterproof but the canopy covers it in full. Unless it's absolutely torrential, there's little chance of getting the inner wet when pitching.
@@BackpackingUK Thanks, that's very helpful.
Hiya I love your videos - I’m new to camping (campsite mainly) - I do lots bike-packing with my folding bike - I’m looking for a tent to fit my bike in - there are two tent that I like but can’t decide which one either naturehike cloud peak 2 tent or oex coyote 3 (which is roomy) which one would you recommend thank you and keep up making great videos 👍😊
The Coyote 3 would be a huge tent to take bikepacking, unfortunately I think it might be too big and heavy.
Thank you so much 👍 that’s what I thought👍 I think the naturehike cloud 2 would be ideal I hoping my bike will fit in the porch bit 🤔👍
Is that inter part of the tent all mesh at the top ? Does the inter part have zip up windows to close off the mesh so its all tent material on the inside . Its its all mesh on the inter part what keeps the cold air from coming into the tent ? I'm wanting a inter tent that allows you to zip up over a mesh window so If I want a solid closed inside I can zip it up and if I want mesh I just unzip it .
Sounds like you're after a proper 4 season tent. Although this is sold as a 4 season tent it's definitely more of a 3+ season tent.
Would you say this is better than the naturehike mongar 2 person?
Yes it is, but the Mongar is a bit lighter and would be cooler in the summer.
isn t there not a bit too much see through mesh for a 4 season tent?
They call it a 4 season tent but it’s more of a 3+.
I heard they’ve changed the zippers not ykk anymore I’m still on the fence 😊
They went from the awesome t-shaped door (this model) do a much smaller door that folds down. You can still but these online as I've recently seen these t-shape models on ebay.
Would you say it's the best two man tent in that price bracket? I'm looking for a tent for me and my dog and this looks fantastic. Good informative review as well, keep it up!
That’s a tough one. Personally, I think Naturehike tents are excellent. For me they are the best balance of weight, design, quality and value for money. The Cloud Up 2 and Mongar 2 are great 2 man tents too. Both are cheaper. I did a review on the Mongar 2 and the Cloud Up 1 so check them out. All are great tents, just depends on personal preference.
Wild country helm2 or helm compact, roben starlight 2, vango tempest pro 200, banshee Pro 200 to name a few cracking tents around this price range. I currently have the robens starlight 2 it's a solid tent with pre angled poles so less likley to snap in high winds.
This looks like a brilliant tent, but why can’t manufacturers create a 2 person tent with more height so that you can stand up and get changed etc? Say 150 cm?
Terra Nova Laser Space 2 has the height to stand up (I am 5’11”) but it weighs 3.3kg, sadly no longer manufactured but it meets my wife’s requirement to be able to stand up and removed her last “Not going backpacking” argument at a stroke!
Hi. Great video.
I have a doubt which couldn't really find the answer.
Is it possible to pitch only the inner tent without the fly? Seems like the inner tent hangs on the fly which means you could fast pitch only the fly but not really only using inner tent right?
No, unfortunately you have to pitch the fly.
@@BackpackingUK alright!
Thanks for the content and the great reply!!
Hi, what is the actual inside floor width ? just trying to guage whether I can fit my pads in....Thank you.
It tapers down from 130cm to 120cm.
Good interesting review but not a 4 Season tent as it has too much mesh but they seem good value for money.
hi, I've been looking at the models you recommended, I'm in doubt between cloud peak 2 and nebula 2, do you think it's worth the nebula 2 that is cheaper, or the fact that cloud peak uses 3 sticks makes it more wind resistant And is it worth paying more for it?
The Cloud Peak 2 is definitely a 3+ season tent. The Nebula 2 is more suited for summer and the warmer months of spring and autumn.
Is this tent ideal for 2 people plus iam 6.2 my girlfriend is 5ft. Would you recommend this just starting our in wild camping love your videos.
2 people yes. However, at your height you’re probably always going to be at the max. end of the scale on most backpacking tents. The Cloud Peak 2 is very spacious though so I think you’d be ok.
Thanks for the review! Did you measure the tent? I wonder if it really is 210 cm long.
Mine is!
@@BackpackingUK Thanks! I have read many reviews complaining about that Naturehike tents are smaller than stated in product info.
enyone who compares this to a Hillaberg Allak in terms of quality needs their head examined , they are roughly the same shape and have three poles and that's it quality and strengthwise they are worlds apart, nature hike tents represent top bang for your buck , I spent a night above paterdale in a full on gale in a nature hike single poled Targa 2 and a second night on a camp site where five tents were destroyed trees and power lines brought down again the Targa 2 survived without a scratch so nature hike tents are well built indeed I have just bought a cloud peak 2 but they are no Hilleburg
People don't understand the differences between the two and therefore many Hilleberg owners think everything else is rubbish, and likewise if you own a budget brand tent, Hilleberg's are overrated and a rip off. I try and help people understand both ways.
Most of the ‘top class’ tents are just sold on the same basis as expensive cars, it is an ’aspiration’. No problem if you have the money, but most people don’t. I have hiked and camped for 50 years and owned many different tents, and as long as you avoid the obvious rubbish ones, I have never found any difference between them. It has more to do with how carefully you pitch them. Indeed I was camping over 35 yrs ago in Cornwall and a storm struck. Nearly all the tents on site were destroyed, and a caravan on its side (no one in). My tent was perfectly OK and we went on to camp for another week along the south coast of Cornwall.
@@petercollins7848 I agree with you. Some expensive products are faith, but bread and milk is enough for most people
I've got one its great tent for the pennies
Have you had any troubles with yours or is it all good?
@@BackpackingUK no it's all been good but not taken it out in any harsh conditions
Tents are simple things that are over engineered for greed. I like the way the Chinese do business. They give you just enough quality for the right price with some overkill for UK use.
Great video. I’ve narrowed down my search to this or the Vango Orion 200. Do you have any thoughts? One thing I haven’t seen any reviews mention is the standards. EU standards for fire retardant fabrics and that sort of thing. Does the nature hike meet any of them?
Mate I've got the Vango Orion 200 great tent it's bullet proof easy to set up and take down especially with the stuff bag it's packed up in... only problem is the head room.... it's a little low but nothing major sometimes it's awkward moving about in but other than that it is sound....
I doubt the chinese companies comply with our regs. As with all tents I’d be very cautious putting a flame near any of them!
You convinced me, I've just bought it. Cloud up 2 is too small for 2 persons.
Great choice!
i love it too.
I can't wait to try it out later this month.
@@BackpackingUK I will be in the peaks then. Waiting is so hard.
Does rain get in?
No, the seams are taped.
@@BackpackingUK is it ripstop green fabric?
Hi! I am looking for a reasonable priced 3 pax tent under 3,5 kg which is spacious and easy to set up. What would you suggest me to look at, this one? Grateful for any advice.. Greetings from Sweden!☺
The Cloud Peak 2 is an excellent tent for your money. You won't be disappointed.
Thank you so much, really appreciate you answering me. Have a fine day!@@BackpackingUK
Cloud peak or Star river ? which one has more space bro?
They’re both about the same. Huge 1 person tents or reasonable 2 person backpacking tents. Cloud Peak based on Hilleberg and Star River based on Big Agnes.
Hi there. Trying to decide between the cloud peak 2 and the mongar 2. Any thoughts?
Firstly, both are great tents. I would say choose the Cloud Peak 2 if you want to use it all year round. If it's nice weather only, I'd probably go for the Mongar 2 as it's cheaper and lighter. Hope this helps!
@@BackpackingUK Hi, thanks I would be looking to buy just one to use it all year round. I was thinking the cloud peak 2 too. Thanks for the advice and for getting back to me, love the channel 👍🏼
100% Cloud Peak 2 then. Go for it, it's a cracking tent 👍 I should say though, if you want a lighter tent don't disregard the Cloud Up 2.
What do you think of the Big Agnes blacktail 2, 2.1kg, about £180 and high & roomy
I’m a big fan of their tents, I really like their designs. I think it’s quite cheap for a big brand. However, it weighs closer to 2.5kg when you include the pegs, bags and footprint (which is an extra). I wouldn’t really hesitate buying it for that price, just check out a few reviews first 👍
I think the Blacktail 2 pitches inner first. Might not matter to some but I prefer an all in one pitch.
I should have said first time, the Big Agnes Blacktail 2 is closer to the Naturehike Mongar 2 if you would like to compare more like-for-like. The Cloud Peak 2 is quite a different design.
hi mate what is the best 4 season tent that weighs under 2kg? is that possible?
That’s what everyone wants 😂 In all seriousness, it’s hard to get a sub-2kg proper 4 season freestanding tent. Even my MSR Access 2 didn’t cut it. You’d be looking more towards single pole tents like the Tarptent Scarp 1.
What happened to feet and inches? I can't visualise or relate to these foreign measurements.
It ended in 1965 😂 I'm assuming you're from the US and not the UK?!?!
@@BackpackingUK The UK, and for many of us it never ended. I still work in feet and inches if I'm building anything.
A US college once said: "We are going metric inch by inch" 😂
What do u prefer? This or the mongar?
Mongar 2 when it dry and warm, Peak 2 when it’s changeable and cooler. 100% Peak 2 in the wind! 100% Mongar 2 in the height of summer!
@@BackpackingUK u have all the seasons sorted then 👍
I see u r using the oex sleeping bag. I just got the 4 season 400 one. Tbh it is definitely doesnt feel like a four season. Definitely a 3 at most. Have u any experience with the 400?
I’ve got the 2, 3 and 4 season bags. Personally, I just really like them and find them really comfortable. The 4 season is probably more of a 3+ but I’ve got the winter liner to be in there too.
@@BackpackingUK think I'm just used to a big thick snugpak 4 season and a military sleeping bag that I use for cold weather. Everything else seems thin. I will give it a test ASAP. 👍
Sometimes I wish Naturehike would make polyester versions of their cotton tents...
The 210T version is polyester, the 15D/20D versions are nylon.
Gotcha 😉 I was thinking more about their "glamping" style cotton tents, like the Extend 4.8 that I really love.. I wish they'd take ideas from Japan's DOD brand.. it made two versions of their Shonen tent and it's quite the rave.
kazoo makes the same tent for 1/3 of the prize of the cloud pike 2
That's old and out of date. Unfortunately, you can't get it for that price anymore.
What is the volume of the tent poles? 8.5 mm?
Yes, that’s right. I measured them with my calipers too and it’s exactly 8.5mm.
@@BackpackingUK Thank you! I asked the same question under Another Day Another video, where there was a comparison between Cloud Peak 2 and Hilberg Allack 2 and he answered me that the diameter was 7.5 mm, maybe 8 mm, but definitely not 8.5 mm. Apparently he still did not measure them, unlike you. Thanks again! It was very important to me
Millimetres aren’t a measure of volume, they’re a measurement of length.
Way too many poles to negotiate if you were trying to pitch this in storm conditions in a hurry. Better tents with less poles for the same price on the market😎
It's definitely not a tent you would want to use in a storm but for anything else I would say it's great!
looks adecent tent
It really is, I definitely recommend this one.
Had a few naturehike tents. Mate has this one and the stitching is pretty poor. Wouldn't really trust it in the wind. I think when it comes to these AliExpress tents it's very hit and miss as their quality control is next to non existent. Sometimes you get a good one other items you get a bad one.
I think me and my mate may have got lucky as there’s nothing wrong with ours. I could imagine quality control is inconsistent.
test kazoo versus naturehike cloud peak 2 on you tube
That's old and out of date. Unfortunately, you can't get it for that price anymore.
It's not a four season
No, but that's what they label it as. I summarised it as a 3+ season tent which I think is fair.
£151 from Collins Outdoors: collinsoutdoors.com/collections/naturehike-tents/products/naturehike-cloud-peak-2?ref=8Y74Q7Nt9qD1i
Word of warning. I think I got very lucky buying from AliExpress as I know some people who were not so fortunate. If you do decide to buy from them you will be charged VAT on top and then, if you pay over £135, you will be charged UK Duty and then the courier (DHL / FedEx / etc) will charge you a £15-£20 admin fee. It may also take some time for the parcel to arrive. If you want to avoid this, I would suggest buying from Camperlists, at least the price you see is the price you will pay.
I am yet to buy anything from AliExpress or Banggood for this reason. Though there appear to be some great deals!
I have been waiting for 2 months for mine
Amazon have knocked it down (20% off) to £149.60 for Black Friday, I know that's more than other vendors but it's guaranteed to be with me tomorrow - plus there's peace of mind if something goes wrong...
I think it’s more like the soulo
It’s based on the Allak which is basically a 2 man version of the Soulo.
andy grab a naturehike canyon 2 man so wecan all see it properly plz. jus seen d one man on theoutdoorgrearreveiw but wannasee d 2man
I'm struggling to find them in the UK.
@@BackpackingUK aliexpress
Weird how you can do a review before/withiout having used it extensively
This is an initial review, similar to an unboxing review. It shows what the tent is like box fresh. Obviously, further reviews will come out in the future.
@@BackpackingUK will look forward to it, despite my snarky comment, the video was well made and had a good flow
It’s not a 4 season tent as naturehike claim it to be.
I enjoy your content immensely, however supporting the NCP 2 which has been cloned by a China is not good. This is in keeping with the way they copy -cheaply- and ignore copyright. This is a massive problem and their goods should not be advertised in this manner.
I understand what you are saying, but like I've said to people before, these chinese tent brands bring top-end tent design to people who would otherwise not be able to afford such a tent. For instance, this tent is based on the Hilleberg Allak 2 which costs approx £1,100. The majority of backpackers would never be able to afford the Allak 2. All I would say is if you have the money do the right thing and buy the original. Personally, I have a mixture of expensive tents and cheap tents.
Every manufacturer copies some features and keeps an eye on what everyone else is developing. People buying cheaper versions makes no difference to the top manufacturers as people would not be shelling out for the expensive one anyway! Andy’s site is brilliant for the ordinary camper.
Who wants a Hilleberg even if they can afford it, condensation issues put me off. This CP2 is superb and good enough for UK camping in all but the stormiest weather.
collinsoutdoors is a lot cheaper than amazon, around £35-50 because they are free tax I would like to buy one
Yes, VAT and Duty are both included.